Through Lijian, Dali and the Stone Forest we head towards Laos. We've been in China for a month now and we're growing a little weary of the long distances and the fact that we have to stay together at all times due to the group visa restrictions. Whilst parked up in Dali, I notice that the rubbish roads to get there have taken their toll on the truck, as two of the leaves on the rear springs have broken right through. Theres no way I can obtain originial Scania springs in China, but luckily local mechanics are resourceful and within a few hours a new set have been cut and hammered to shape.
